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Borralho Says Chimaev Doesn't Deserve Title Shot
Caio Borralho believes Khamzat Chimaev should not get a UFC middleweight title shot coming off a loss, backing Nassourdine Imavov for the next crack at Sean Strickland's belt.
Nurmagomedov Back In Gym After Song Knockout
Umar Nurmagomedov returned to training immediately after his second-round knockout loss to Yadong Song at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29.
Tsarukyan Confirms Title Shot After Ruffy Win
Arman Tsarukyan says the UFC guaranteed him a lightweight title shot if he beats Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on Sept. 13.
Mokaev Answers White's Challenge After Two Years Away
Muhammad Mokaev has won five straight fights across four promotions since the UFC cut him in 2024, and now the unbeaten flyweight wants back in.
Younousov Says Wood Rejected UFC Paris Fight Over Surname
Undefeated Aboubakar Younousov claims Nathaniel Wood turned down a short-notice UFC Paris bout because his surname ends in '-ov', a pattern common among feared Caucasus fighters.
Mendez Defends Garry After White's UFC 330 Criticism
American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez called Ian Garry's approach against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 genius after Dana White criticized the Irish challenger as too passive.
Castro Loses Second DWCS Shot On Visa Issues
Frank da Silva Castro, an undefeated Brazilian bantamweight, has been pulled from Dana White's Contender Series Week 5 on Sept. 8 due to visa problems.
BKB CEO Pursues Cross-Promotion With Matchroom, Zuffa Boxing
David Tetreault says he wants BKB to co-promote with major boxing outfits, citing the promotion's recent signings of former world champions like Lee Selby and Victor Ortiz.
Tyson Fury On Moses Itauma After Hrgovic Loss
Tyson Fury offered support to Moses Itauma after the rising heavyweight's first career loss, a ninth-round stoppage by Filip Hrgovic in their IBF title fight on August 29.
Prochazka Confirms Preparation For New UFC Challenge
Jiri Prochazka has started preparing for his next UFC fight after several light heavyweight contenders reportedly declined to face him, per Sherdog.
Chimaev Names Four UFC Targets After Strickland Loss
Khamzat Chimaev called out Sean Strickland, Dricus Du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho on social media. Borralho responded immediately with two possible fight dates.
Ferea Calls Out Cyborg After BKFC 92 Finish
Christine Ferea stopped Sofia Landi in the second round at BKFC 92 and immediately challenged Cris Cyborg to a bare-knuckle showdown at Fenway Park.
Wood Faces Undefeated Replacement After Santos Pulls Out
Nathaniel Wood will face undefeated knockout artist Pavel Andrusca at UFC Paris after Mairon Santos withdrew. Andrusca steps in on five days' notice.
Lauzon Says UFC Tried To Stop BKFC Comeback
Joe Lauzon revealed UFC matchmaker Hunter Campbell called him hours before BKFC Boston, attempting to convince him not to fight at Fenway Park.
O'Malley On Song's KO Improving His Title Case
Sean O'Malley says Song Yadong's knockout of Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai makes his own January win over Song look even better.
Six MMA Free Agents UFC Should Sign By 2027
Former Bellator champion Jason Jackson and undefeated bantamweight Asaf Chopurov headline six top free agents UFC should target before 2027, per MMA Mania's recommendations.
Khizriev Returns After Surviving Five Gunshots
Timur Khizriev will face Gabriel Braga at PFL Chicago in October, his first fight since surviving five gunshot wounds in an alleged robbery last year.
Borralho Calls For Top-10 Opponent At UFC 334
Caio Borralho is targeting a November return at UFC 334 in New York and wants a ranked middleweight opponent to inch closer to a title shot.
Mendez On Nurmagomedov's Shocking UFC Shanghai KO
Javier Mendez says his mouth dropped when Umar Nurmagomedov was knocked out by Song Yadong in Shanghai. The coach blamed an off-centre head position on the takedown attempt.
Prates On Makhachev: Expects To Get Smashed Early
Carlos Prates tells Gilbert Burns he expects to struggle early against Islam Makhachev before scoring a knockout in the championship rounds.